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Otis, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 25 miles W of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 104 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Pittsfield metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Otis is home to some 1,365 residents.
In Otis, about 63% of adults are married.
The people of Otis are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Otis had a median family income of $55,455. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Otis. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Otis. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 83% of the housing in Otis was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Otis you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Otis, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Otis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Otis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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